By Year  By Client

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A-Train (operator of Arlanda Express)

Nose Cone redesign project page i
Period: 2002-2003
Arlanda Express Settlement Agreement. project page i
Period: 2002-2004
Supervision of the delivery of the Arlanda Express vehicles i
Period: 1997-2002
Software tool to evaluate operational and maintenance statistics i
Period: 1999-2002
Workshop manual for A-Train project page i
Period: 1999-2000

Alstom Transport

X60 Maintenance Documentation i
Period: 2004-2005
X40 Maintenance Documentation i
Period: 2003-2005
Tendering of a new generation commuter trains for Stockholm, Sweden. i
Period: 2001-2002
Authority Approvals of Coradia Duplex X40 project page i
Period: 2001-2005
Support on tendering for SJ Regional Trains (X40) i
Period: 2000
Support on tendering for Gothenburg Tramways i
Period: 2000
Support on tendering of DMUs for Jönköping i
Period: 1999-2000
Assessment of the Swedish market of Railway Rolling Stock Services
Period: 1999

Amtab

Dynamic vehicle weight measuring system to Iran Railways i
Period: 2007-2008

Arlanda Express

Energy saving program for Arlanda Express. Pre-study i
Period: 2007

Banverket

Passenger train yard handling in Stockholm i
Period: 2007
Stops and departure routines at Stockholm Central station i
Period: 2007
Norrström-Söderström i
Period: 2007

Bombardier Transportation

Bid manager vehicle system engineering i
Period: 2005-2006
Training material for the Eskisehir Tramway (Turkey) i
Period: 2003-2004
Documents for operation of the Eskisehir Tramway (Turkey) project page i
Period: 2003-2004
Systems design of the Eskisehir Tramway (Turkey) project page i
Period: 2001-2003
Eskisehir LRTS System Training i
Period: 2003
Project management and system integration of a new signalling system i
Period: 2001-2003

Botnia line

Management of high speed testing i
Period: 2008-

Carl Bro Industri & Marine as, Copenhagen

Maintenance of Copenhagen Minimetro Rolling Stock i

Citypendeln (Keolis), Stockholm, Sweden

Risk Analysis as regards introduction of new rolling stock and a new depot i
Period: 2005
X60 Maintenance Analysis i
Period: 2004
Maintenance of the Stockholm commuter trains in the future. i
Period: 2003

Community of Nordic Railways (DSB, NSB, SJ, VR)

Eurotrains II i
Period: 1997

Community of Nynäshman

Traffic on the Nynäshamn railway line i
Period: 2006

Danish Railways

No title i
Period: 2006

DSB Sikkerhet

Investigation of a collision in Nyköbing F i
Period: 2007

DSB Sverige

More efficient duties and rosters for the staff i
Period: 2007

ERRI (European Railway Research Institute), Holland

Business plan i
Period: 1996
Review of the ERTMS specifications. i
Period: 1996

EuroMaint Rail (EMR)

Main responsible for EMR delivery of maintenance of passenger coaches i
Period: 2007-2008
View installation i
Period: 2007-2008

European Commission, DGVII-E, Brussels

Trains and Railway System of the Future i
Period: 1996

Eurotunnel, UK

Eurotunnel shuttle traction and rolling stock i
Period: 1996

Fiat Ferroviaria SpA, Italy

Life Cycle Cost (LCC) study. i
Period: 1997

Intresseföreningen Bergslagen

Vision for the passenger transport system in the region of Bergslagen. i
Period: 1997

Jeppesen Systems AB

Automatic inventory control in empty freight car distribution i
Period: 2008

Keolis SA

Tender for the operation of Stckholm commuter trains i
Period: 2005-2006
Tender for operation of the traffic system "Tåg i Bergslagen" i
Period: 2005

Maestranza Central Ltda (Chile)

Simulator for training of train drivers in Chile i
Period: 2007-2008

Mantena AS (Norge)

Railway Rolling Stock Maintenance Services in Sweden project page i

Mentra Block

Investigation concerning traffic issues due to an idea of removing a level crossing in Knivsta i
Period: 2007

Ofotbanen AS

Maintenance of the vehicles belonging to Ofotbanen. i
Period: 2007-2008

Ports of Stockholm

Railway container transports to/from a new container port in Norvik outside Stockholm. i
Period: 2006-2007

Rail Combi

Analysis of a new intermodal transport system for Rail Combi project page i
Period: 2003

Siemens AB

Railway Rolling Stock Maintenance Services in Sweden i
Period: 2001

SJ (Swedish State Railways)

Study on the traffic capacity on the line from the south into Stockholm Central Station, Sweden i
Period: 1999
Production control system at the Hagalund depot i
Period: 1998
Cargo System 2000 i
Period: 1993-1996

SJ (Swedish State Railways), BV (Swedish Railway Adminstration)

Roles and responsibilities for traffic safety and vehicle development. i
Period: 1998-2000

SJ Technical Division

Definition of a Highly Competitive Train
Period: 1998
Concept for new postal trains in Sweden
Period: 1998

Skånetrafiken

Regional train services over the Öresund bridge (Sweden-Denmark). i
Period: 2000
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Period: 2005

Skånetrafiken, PTA in the south of Sweden

The RS workshops of Skånetrafiken
Period: 2008

SL (Stockholm Public Transport Authority)

Capacity to and from a new commuter train depot in Södertälje i
Period: 2007
Strategic study concerning the commuter train traffic in Stockholm, among other things concerning punctuality i
Period: 2007
Capacity studies on Roslagsbanan i
Period: 2007
Actiion for improved punctuality pf the trains in the Stockholm region. i
Period: 2006-2007
Requirement specification for a new generation ticketing systems for SL i
Period: 2001
Specification for refurbishment of suburban trains. i
Period: 1998
Comparision of some costs related to different connections between a future depot i Södertälje and Banverkets tracks i
Period: 2007

SLTF (Union of Swedish Public Transport Authorities)

Strategy for the Swedish Public Transport Authorities. i
Period: 1996

Stockholmståg

Plans for reducing traffic if necessery i
Period: 2006
Safety revision of EuroMaint suburban train maintenance i
Period: 2006

Swederail

Estonian Railway Regulatory Standards i
Period: 1997

Swedish International Development Agency (through Hifab International)

Review of the Yugoslavian Railways for a rebuilding plan i
Period: 2001
Strategic development plan for the Kosovo railways i
Period: 2000

Swedish State Railways

Analysis of the European market for new rolling stock i
Period: 2005
Contracting of Rolling Stock technical administration i
Period: 2003-2005
Establishment of strategic plan for the Rolling Stock i
Period: 2004
Contracting of Rolling Stock heavy maintenance i
Period: 2004
Establishment of a Rolling Stock Unit at the Swedish State Railways project page i
Period: 2003-2004
Visual Inspection System project page i
Period: 2003-2004

Swedish State Railways (SJ) and Stockholm Local Transport

Project management for the aquisition of new vehicles i
Period: 1999

TFK (the Transport Research Institute)

Book on aesthetic design in the transport sector i
Period: 1997-1999

The communities of Södertälje and Gnesta

Regional and commuter train systems south of Stockholm i
Period: 2000

The Community of Nordic Railways (DSB, NSB, SJ, VR)

Eurotrains project page i
Period: 1994-1996

The PTA of Uppland

Uppsala C railway station
Period: 2005

The Swedish Institute for Transport and Communication Analysis (SIKA)

Models for calculation of vehicle empty runs project page i
Period: 2000-2001
Comparison of the STAN and TSDA transport models project page i
Period: 1998
Classification of commodities as regards transport requirements i
Period: 1998

The Swedish Railway Administration (Banverket, BV)

Railenergy i
Period: 2006-
Operational cost of future high-speed traffic in Sweden i
Period: 2006
High-speed train operation in winter climate i
Period: 2005-2006
Typical train data i
Period: 2005-2006
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Period: 2006-2007
Vehicle related traffical disturbances i
Period: 2006
Railway Standardisation i
Period: 2005
Prognosis for the future fleet of railway rolling stock in Sweden i
Period: 2002-2003
Future market of high speed trains project page i
Period: 2003
CATO (Computer Aided Train Operation) System Requirement Specification. project page i
Period: 2002-2002
Analysis of freight traffic operational costs. i
Period: 2001-2002
Computer Aided Train Operation (CATO) - Prestudy project page i
Period: 1998-2000
Vision for the railway traffic in central Sweden i
Period: 1998-1999
Development of the regulation BVF 504: "Rolling stock type approval" i
Period: 1999
Maintenance documentation for the vehicles of BV Production i
Period: 1999
Arranging and managing of seminars on the new EU Directives i
Period: 1999
Organisation of the technical sector i
Period: 1997
Studies of capacity, problems, solutions and possible effects in and around Hallsberg i
Period: 2008
Pre-study regarding implementation of STEG-CATO on Malmbanan i
Period: 2008

The Swedish Railway Administration (Banverket, BV) and Stockholm Local Transport (SL)

Trains on time i
Period: 2006

The Swedish Railway Administration, LKAB

CATO field tests project page i
Period: 2004-2006

Trafikkontoret Göteborgs stad

Vision for the Gothenburg LRTS i
Period: 1998

Transnord

Studies on freight transport between Sweden and Europe. i
Period: 1998-1999

Tågia AB

Maintenance of service vehicles i
Period: 2007
Tågia AB i
Period: 2006

Tågkompaniet

Trains Resource Management System (TRMS) project page i
Period: 1999-2002
Software for the calculation of train crew payments i
Period: 2000

Vectus

Uppsala PRT i
Period: 2006-2008
Rule Book and Safety Test Instructions
Period: 2006

Veolia Transport Sverige

Technical Controller i
Period: 2006-2008

Via GTI (Keolis) – BK-tåg – Go Ahead Group

IT strategy for Citypendeln i
Period: 1999
Tender for the operation of the train services Malmö-Gothenburg, Sweden i
Period: 1998-1999
Tender for the operation of the commuter train services in Stockholm, Sweden i
Period: 1998

Västtrafik

Passenger flows and stop times for X12 i
Period: 2006

ÅF Infrateknik

Rail vehicles and maintenance in Serbia i
Period: 2006
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Nose Cone redesign
Already at the design reviews A-Train had concerns about the GRP nose cone. Latrer, operational experience shoved that a redesign was needed. The modification of an existing design would be difficult, and Transrail was entrusted with the task to manage this work on behalf of ATrain.
Arlanda Express Settlement Agreement.
Management of the Settlement Agreement action plan to finalise the delivery of the rolling stock. The plan included technical issues to be finalised by the supplier in order to receive customer acceptance.
Supervision of the delivery of the Arlanda Express vehicles
In 1997 A-Train engaged Transrail to assist in customer management of the GEC-Ahlstom (Alstom) delivery of the Arlanda Express shuttle trains. Reviewing design, manufacturing and project schedule Transrail staff also supervised manufacturing and type/commissioning tests, and before traffic start identified and supervised necessary modifications of the trains
Software tool to evaluate operational and maintenance statistics
During the first years of operation of the Arlanda Express, Transrail managed the reliability monitoring programme. Information on traffic and vehicle disturbances from drivers, the traffic control centre and the workshop was compiled in a database, enabling analysis of train and subsystem reliability, traffic consequences and maintenance actions.
Workshop manual for A-Train
Writing of a depot manual for the Arlanda Express depot at Blackvreten. The manual covers the organisation of the depot, rules and routines of work, responsibilities, control activities, safety regulations and reviews.
X60 Maintenance Documentation
Maintenance documentation for new commuter trains (X60) to Stockholm Local Transport (Sweden). The assignment includes translation of the documentation to Swedish.
X40 Maintenance Documentation
Maintenance documentation for new regional trains (X40) to SJ AB (Sweden). Assignment includes project management assistance, assistance in customer relations, review of the documenation before delivery and, finally, translation of the documentation to Swedish.
Tendering of a new generation commuter trains for Stockholm, Sweden.
Alstom contracted Transrail to support the successful tendering for a new generation commuter trains in Stockholm. Support on strategic issues, local conditions, drafting parts of the technical offer (incl the design booklet), translation of the tender, and in negotiations.
Authority Approvals of Coradia Duplex X40
Management of the Authority Approvals Process for the new double-decker regional trains to SJ AB (Sweden). Establish an Approvals Dossier, with all authority requirements, set up the approvals process and assist the supplier to fulfil the requirements.
Support on tendering for SJ Regional Trains (X40)
Local assistance during the tendering phase of the X40 Regional Trains. Transrail commented the customer's requirement specification, gave information on their likely preferences and informed on other conditions for a successful bid. The order was won by Alstom Transport.
Support on tendering for Gothenburg Tramways
Together with our partner Idesign, we prepared a Design Booklet, presenting the offered tram "Bris" based on Alstom's Citadis concept.
Support on tendering of DMUs for Jönköping
Preparation of a Design Booklet, presenting the offered DMU. The work was done together with the French company Avant Premier and Idesign, our Swedish partner on Industrial Design.
Assessment of the Swedish market of Railway Rolling Stock Services
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Dynamic vehicle weight measuring system to Iran Railways
Development of graphical interface and programming support for modernisation of the calculation parts of Amtab's measuring system.
Energy saving program for Arlanda Express. Pre-study
Analysis of the potential for energi saving of Arlanda Express train operation, covering driving, auxiliary power and HVAC.
Passenger train yard handling in Stockholm
Analysis on possibilities and consequenses of changing the handling of passenger trains before departure and after arrival.
Stops and departure routines at Stockholm Central station
Ongoing work to change places where the trains on Stockholm Central station shall stop, and to increase quality in departure routines.
Norrström-Söderström
Project management for part of a project (traffic) aiming to replace the railway bridges between Stockholm C and Stockholms Södra after start of the Citybanan traffic (Citybnan is a commuter train tunnel under Stockholm centre).
Bid manager vehicle system engineering
Bid manager for system engineering (vehicles). During the assignment proposals for Rome Line C, Flytoget internediate cars (Norway), Budapest Metro and Iran Metros were produced.
Training material for the Eskisehir Tramway (Turkey)
Development of training material (course plan and description, course overheads, check-up questions) for the technical overview course of the Eskishir Light Rail Transit System and its operation.
Documents for operation of the Eskisehir Tramway (Turkey)
Following previous work on system design of the new Eskisehir Tramway (Turkey), Transrail was assigned by the supplier (Bombardier Transportation) to draft the necessary documentation for mobilisation and operation of the system.
Systems design of the Eskisehir Tramway (Turkey)
System design of the Eskisehir Tramway in Turkey including integration with other transport services, routes, system performance, safety aspects, normal and disrupted traffic. It provided high-level system design requirements and support for the municipality approval of design parameters.
Eskisehir LRTS System Training
Following previous work on system design of the new Eskisehir Tramway (Turkey), Transrail was assigned by the supplier (Bombardier Transportation) to develop a course for system training of the operator's staff.
Project management and system integration of a new signalling system
Management of the signalling aspect of the renewal of Line 2 of the Bucharest Metro. The work included delivery of a traffic control center, the driver cab displays, and the trackside equipment.
Management of high speed testing
Management of the high speed texting to verify railway functionality on the Botnia line. Specifications, procurement, test execution and reporting.
Maintenance of Copenhagen Minimetro Rolling Stock
Participation in tender evaluations and contracting for the new Copenhagen Minimetro total rail project. Transrail was responsible for the Rolling Stock maintenance aspects.
Risk Analysis as regards introduction of new rolling stock and a new depot
Development of a risk analysis including mitigation strategies for the migration to new commuter trains in the Stockholm area, requiring new schedules for staff, maintenance and operation. At the same time, a new depot was to be taken into operation.
X60 Maintenance Analysis
Stockholm Local Transport (SL) is replacing old commuter trains with a new X60 type by Alstom requiring new schemes for maintenance and operation. In parallel a new depot is taken into operation. The analysis identifies how to operate and organise the maintenance system of the commuter train services, including necessary investments and other measures.
Maintenance of the Stockholm commuter trains in the future.
Study on the future conditions for maintenance of the Stockholm commuter trains, considering the migration to a new fleet witch is not compatible with the old vehicles and the introduction of a new second depot.
Eurotrains II
Support to CNR (The Community of Nordic Railways) as regards initiatives for development of the "Eurotrains", a concept for a new generation of flexible modular passenger trains.
Traffic on the Nynäshamn railway line
Study on the effects of a partly changed traffic solution on Nynäsbanan.
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Study of the possibility to decrease the number of train staff using other duty parameters than previously.
Investigation of a collision in Nyköbing F
Analysis of what happened at a shunting collision in Nyköbing F.
More efficient duties and rosters for the staff
Development of more efficientduties and rosters for the train crew.
Business plan
The research institute of the European railways was reorganised in 1996. Transrail prepared the new strategic business plan of the institute.
Review of the ERTMS specifications.
Participation in the review of ERTMS (European Railway Traffic Management) Specifications, specifically representing the Swedish railway sector.
Main responsible for EMR delivery of maintenance of passenger coaches
During a period of 6 months EMR needed assistance to manage their maintenance of SJAB fleet of 441 passenger coaches. At the same time an improvement program should be carried out. The work included daily issues as regards the maintenance at the workshops, various problems management and technical problems etc. Among other things an internet based IT-tool to manage and monitor the maintenance production was developed.
View installation
Installation of a new wheel profile and pad thickness measurement equipment in the Bro depot as well as adoption of the View data to Euromaint's internal computer network
Trains and Railway System of the Future
Contract by the European Commission to draft the railway R&D program within the 4th Framework Program.
Eurotunnel shuttle traction and rolling stock
Independent review of the fitness for purpose of the traction and rolling stock.
Life Cycle Cost (LCC) study.
Conducting an early Life Cycle Cost (LCC) study for a rolling stock tender.
Vision for the passenger transport system in the region of Bergslagen.
Vision for an efficient and attractive passenger transport system (the lines and schedules) in the region of Bergslagen, Sweden. Operational costs were calculated and requirements were identified for rolling stock and infrastructure in order to achieve cost effectiveness.
Automatic inventory control in empty freight car distribution
Expert support at the implementation of automatic inventory control in the empty freight car distribution process at Green Cargo
Tender for the operation of Stckholm commuter trains
Project management and other consultancy participation for Keolis tendering for this contract, including traffic and station services.
Tender for operation of the traffic system "Tåg i Bergslagen"
Participation in Keolis tender for the regional passenger services in Bergslagen (middle Sweden). Transrail made the staff schedules and traffic plans, rolling stock circulations and maintenance parts of the tender. Transrail also conducted a SWOT-analysis and a pre-study prior to the tender.
Simulator for training of train drivers in Chile
Analysis of the potential for cost decrease and quality increase of driver training in Chile by the introduction of a driver simulator.
Railway Rolling Stock Maintenance Services in Sweden
Mantena wanted to expand their business to Sweden. They needed to know who their potential customers are, a broader knowledge of the market and specific advance notice on maintenance procurements. Transrail helped them with this and the strategies for a Swedish establishment.
Investigation concerning traffic issues due to an idea of removing a level crossing in Knivsta
Analysis of traffical issues such as reduced travel time, higher capacity, less traffic disturbances and better safety if the level crossing in Knivsta is removed.
Maintenance of the vehicles belonging to Ofotbanen.
Project management and planning of the maintenance including compiling of maintenace documentation
Railway container transports to/from a new container port in Norvik outside Stockholm.
The Ports of Stockholms intend to relocate the container port in central Stockholm to Norvik in Nynäshamn. The study is an analysis of how railway transports of containers between Norvik and Stockholm/central Sweden could be designed in a competitive way compared to road transport.
Analysis of a new intermodal transport system for Rail Combi
Rail Combi (CargoNet), the main intermodal railway operator in Sweden, wanted to make a major change of their rail production scheme. Transrail analysed the planned train and wagon circulation, impacts on the wagon fleet and kilometre performance. Successfully solved using Transrail's TSDA tool with new software routines to minimise wagon empty runs.
Railway Rolling Stock Maintenance Services in Sweden
In 2001 the Swedish government launched a process to sell EuroMaint, former technical division of SJ, and still Sweden’s largest railway rolling stock maintainer. During the international bidding Siemens Transportation contracted Transrail for part of the due diligence. After due consideration Siemens withdraw from bidding, and later on the selling process was stopped.
Study on the traffic capacity on the line from the south into Stockholm Central Station, Sweden
Study on traffic capacity on the line Älvsjö-Stockholm C (south entrance to Stockholm C).
Production control system at the Hagalund depot
Development of a vision for a future production control system at the Swedish State Railway´s rolling stock maintenance depot at Hagalund in Stockholm (this is the largest depot of SJ).
Cargo System 2000
Developing a vision for a future Swedish railway freight transport system. Focus on the potential of intermodal transport in comparison to other means of transport. Included extensive technical-economical studies of different modes. Transrail tool TSDA (Transport System Design and Analysis) was used.
Roles and responsibilities for traffic safety and vehicle development.
Study performed as a step in the reorganisation of the state-dominated railway sector, to propose a future sector organisation regarding roles and responsibilities for traffic safety and vehicle development. The study used the aviation sector as a benchmark and was based on round table discussions with railway organisation representatives.
Definition of a Highly Competitive Train
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Concept for new postal trains in Sweden
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Regional train services over the Öresund bridge (Sweden-Denmark).
The train service over the Öresund bridge was originally set up as a cooperation between DSB and SJ (the Danish and Swedish national railways). In 2000 the responsibility on the Swedish side was transferred to the regional PTA. In preparing this transfer Skånetrafiken asked Transrail for a second opinion on the traffic prognosis and economy of the services.
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The RS workshops of Skånetrafiken
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Capacity to and from a new commuter train depot in Södertälje
Analysis of how capacity is affected by different connections between the depot and the mail line.
Strategic study concerning the commuter train traffic in Stockholm, among other things concerning punctuality
Analysis and proposal for traffic with good possibilities to run with high quality, if necessery suggest additional traffic, analyzing parameters that in the future might have an impact on the traffic etc.
Capacity studies on Roslagsbanan
Investigation of the possibility to run traffic every 10 minutes. Analysis of an earlier study concerning traffic every 15 minutes.
Actiion for improved punctuality pf the trains in the Stockholm region.
Support to SL in analyzing proposals concerning chnages of time table on Mälarbanan and the line to Gnesta.
Requirement specification for a new generation ticketing systems for SL
Based on our experience to handle project aspects on aesthetic and functional design, Transrail was commissioned to develop the design requirement specification for the purchase of a Smart Card ticketing system by SL.
Specification for refurbishment of suburban trains.
Drafting of a specification for the modernisation of existing suburban trains in the Stockholm area.
Comparision of some costs related to different connections between a future depot i Södertälje and Banverkets tracks
Analysis of some costs related to production and public economy conserning two different connections between a future depot in Södertälje and Banverkets tracks.
Strategy for the Swedish Public Transport Authorities.
Drafting of a strategy for the Swedish PTAs as regards their common activities in the railway sector, especially in the light of preparations for a new Swedish Transport Policy 1998.
Plans for reducing traffic if necessery
Making of plans for reduction of the comuter train traffic in Stockholm during autumn 2006 and winter 2006/2007 if necessery.
Safety revision of EuroMaint suburban train maintenance
System revision (safety audit) of EuroMaint Rail’s maintenance of the rolling stock in SL’s commuter train traffic.
Estonian Railway Regulatory Standards
Participation (rolling stock expertise) in an European Commission Phare-study for the Estonian railways on laws, regulations, standards etc.
Review of the Yugoslavian Railways for a rebuilding plan
This project to define a short term international investment plan for Yugoslavian Railways was commissioned by the Swedish International Development Agency. Transrail made technical reviews of infrastructure, rolling stock and maintenance facilities, and project prioritisation.
Strategic development plan for the Kosovo railways
Review of the rolling stock and maintenance organisation of Kosovo railways, estimates on the need of different types of rolling stock and status of existing rolling stock. The study was part of a strategic development plan for Kosovo railways, carried out by Hifab International.
Analysis of the European market for new rolling stock
Analysis of the present and future European rolling stock market. Based on the analysis Transrail made an assessment of the factors that affect the Swedish rolling stock market in general and ASJ’s activities in specific.
Contracting of Rolling Stock technical administration
Technical and commercial support in the public procurement ("LoU"), evaluation and contracting of the technical administration of the rolling stock. Continuation of the work to establish a rolling stock unit, additional business process analysis.
Establishment of strategic plan for the Rolling Stock
Establishment of strategic plan for the rolling stock, with recommendations on financially viable renovations and status upgrades. The work included also the establishing of maintenance programmes and take over of technical documentation.
Contracting of Rolling Stock heavy maintenance
Technical and commercial support in the public procurement ("LoU"), evaluation and contracting of heavy maintenance. In addition establishment of maintenance programmes, analysis of material need and compiling + creation of maintenance documentation.
Establishment of a Rolling Stock Unit at the Swedish State Railways
Organisational analyis and establishment of a Rolling Stock Unit with the purpose of renting vehicles to operators. Vehicle take-over from SJ AB, rental contracts for operators, initial technical administration of the fleet.
Visual Inspection System
Development of a system for vehicle status inspections before/after rental periods. Managing the inspections when the vehicles were taken over by ASJ from SJ AB
Project management for the aquisition of new vehicles
In 1999 Swedish State Railways (SJ) and Stockholm Local Transport (SL) started a joint project for the acquisition of new electrical multiple units. Transrail was contracted to carry out management of the project.
Book on aesthetic design in the transport sector
Participation in the writing of a book on aesthetic design and design management in the public transport sector.
Regional and commuter train systems south of Stockholm
Feasibility and idea study on a more efficient regional and commuter train system into Stockholm from the south. Means to improve the commuter traffic south of Södertälje were studied. An idea of great potential was the integration of regional and commuter train services at the Södertälje Syd station.
Eurotrains
Development of a strategy for future passenger rolling stock and acquisitions to the Scandinavian railways. "Eurotrains" was a concept for a new generation of flexible modular passenger trains. A copy of the Eurotrains booklet may be downloaded from our site.
Uppsala C railway station
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Models for calculation of vehicle empty runs
SIKA and the Swedish rail, road and maritime administrations cooperate on a national model for goods transport – Samgods, to carry out transportation forecasts, to identify and to study effects of infrastructure investments. Using our TSDA system Transrail built a realistic model to calculate empty runs (railway, road, sea), which is an essential part of the traffic flows.
Comparison of the STAN and TSDA transport models
SIKA and the Swedish rail, road and maritime administrations cooperate on a national model for goods transport - Samgods. To get new input on freight transport modelling SIKA ordered a study to compare Transrail’s tool TSDA with the INRO tool STAN that had been used for transportation forecasts, to identify and to study effects of infrastructure investments.
Classification of commodities as regards transport requirements
SIKA and the Swedish rail, road and maritime administrations cooperate on a national model for goods transport - Samgods. The modelling depends on the transport requirements of the various commodities. Transrail classified commodities following the Combined Nomenclature used by the EU.
Railenergy
Railenergy is a research project within the EU R&D framework program. Transrail's part in the project is to manage a work package regarding energy efficient operation. This includes energy efficient driving and timetabling.
Operational cost of future high-speed traffic in Sweden
The Swedish Railway Administration is doing a feasibility study on high-speed (250-320 km/h) passenger train services in Sweden, in particular the corridor Stockholm – Linköping – Jönköping - Gothenburg. As a part of this study, Transrail was contracted to do a calculation of the operational costs of such traffic. The study included all cost elements of the operation, in specific estimates on the investment and maintenance of suitable types of rolling stock.
High-speed train operation in winter climate
A study on winter problems as regards high-speed passenger train services in the Nordic countries. The study was carried out as part of the BV research project "The green train". The main purpose of the study has been to complie primarily Scandinavian knowledge and experiences.
Typical train data
Market analysis and classification of European rolling stock for passenger services, with focus on high-speed traffic. Transrail compiled and proposed representative technical data for different types of rolling stock, for instance with regard to traffic simulation studies.
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Analysis of the traffic consequences of the rebuilding of Tegelbacken at Stockholm Central station.
Vehicle related traffical disturbances
Vehicle related traffical disturbances have rised significally, comparing outcomes from months january - august 2005 with the same period 2006. The purpose of the study was to investigate reasons for this increase.
Railway Standardisation
Development of a proposal to make Swedish participation in European railway standardisation more efficient.
Prognosis for the future fleet of railway rolling stock in Sweden
Forecast on the future fleet and technical standards of railway rolling stock in Sweden. The objective was to identify how trends within rolling stock development would influence the Swedish infrastructure and its standards.
Future market of high speed trains
Forecast on the future rolling stock in Sweden and its technical standards. Identifying rolling stock trends and their impact on the infrastructure and its standards.
CATO (Computer Aided Train Operation) System Requirement Specification.
Development of a draft System Requirement Specification for CATO (Computer Aided Train Operation), a centralised system to give information to trains enabling optimal running profiles. Carried out as a R&D-project, financed by the Railway Adminstration and Transrail.
Analysis of freight traffic operational costs.
Development of models for the calculation of rail freight transport operational costs to be used in strategic studies. The work was based on the models in Transrail's TSDA system.
Computer Aided Train Operation (CATO) - Prestudy
Computer Aided Train Operation, a R&D project financed by clients and Transrail, intends to optimise train driving, thus reducing operational costs and enhancing line capacity. Analysing the full traffic situation drivers are given info on how to best drive their trains. In the pre-study we estimated system benefits, made a market survey and outlined a system architecture.
Vision for the railway traffic in central Sweden
Management of workshops, plus a vision for future passenger and freight railway traffic in central Sweden. The aim was to develop the competence of the BV Middle Region staff and to create input for their infrastructure planning activities. Cooperation with the Swedish consultancy company Transek.
Development of the regulation BVF 504: "Rolling stock type approval"
Drafting of requirements to be included in a revision of the BV regulation on type approval of rolling stock.
Maintenance documentation for the vehicles of BV Production
Preparation of maintenance documenation for the BV fleet of rolling stock used for railway construction and maintenance.
Arranging and managing of seminars on the new EU Directives
Seminars in order to present and discuss the new EU Directives with parties of the Swedish railway industry.
Organisation of the technical sector
Study on the future competence and organisation of the technical department within Banverket (BV), authority responsible for the Swedish railway infrastructure. A Rolling Stock unit was studied as a result of a reorganisation of the railway sector giving BV responsibility for the technical approval of new rolling stock.
Studies of capacity, problems, solutions and possible effects in and around Hallsberg
Analysis of earlier reports and studies concering capacity, solutions and possible effects in and around Hallsberg
Pre-study regarding implementation of STEG-CATO on Malmbanan
Analysis of the presumptions to introduce train control via digital MMI and optimization of speed profiles at Malmbanan.
Trains on time
Transrail performed a preliminary study on why there has not been any substantial and long-lasting improvements of reliability within primarily the railway passenger services. A work process and tools to analyse and improve punctuality was proposed as a R&D project..
CATO field tests
Computer Aided Train Operation, a R&D project financed by clients and Transrail, is intended to optimise train driving, thus reducing operational costs and enhancing line capacity. Analysing the full traffic situation drivers are given information on how to best drive their trains. Field tests are now done to verify and update the System Requirement Specification.
Vision for the Gothenburg LRTS
Drafting of an idependent second opinion on the future of the Gothenburg Lighth Rail Transport System. Identification of a development programme.
Studies on freight transport between Sweden and Europe.
Participation in various studies on freight transport (modal split, effects of the Öresund Sweden-Denmark bridge etc.) between Sweden and Europe.
Maintenance of service vehicles
Planning of the maintenance of the service vehicles on the SL network
Tågia AB
Course on Project Management specific for Tågia. The work included development of a project management manual for Tågia.
Trains Resource Management System (TRMS)
IT-system for scheduling and management of vehicles and train staff. First customer was the private operator Tågkompaniet for their night train services to northern Sweden. Regularly used by Transrail in consulting projects, it is also for sale as a Transrail InfoSys product.
Software for the calculation of train crew payments
In 2000 the private operator Tågkompaniet took over the contract to operate the night-train services to the north of Sweden from SJ. Transrail was contracted by both parties for a taking over status review of the rolling stock (110 vehicles). Review instructions were developed, a team organised and the controls were carried out during a short time period.
Uppsala PRT
Project management and system engineering of a PRT test track in Uppsala. Apart from many challenges, technical and others, Transrail is responsible to ensure the project target of a safety approval by the Swedish Rail Agency.
Rule Book and Safety Test Instructions
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Technical Controller
Full time engagement as Technical Controller at the department for Safety and Technology. The department is responsible for maintenance and other aspects as regards the rolling stock used on the Stockolm underground and tramways, which are operated by Veolia.
IT strategy for Citypendeln
Development of an IT-strategy for Citypendeln (operator of the Stockholm Commuter train services) at its establishment.
Tender for the operation of the train services Malmö-Gothenburg, Sweden
Design of the traffic system for the Swedish west coast mainline Malmö-Gothenburg, construction of vehicle circulation patterns etc. Estimates on the required number of rolling stock. Advice on rolling stock maintenance issues.
Tender for the operation of the commuter train services in Stockholm, Sweden
Design of the offered trafic and maintenance system, including necessary resources. Citypendeln won the contract to operate the Stockholm commuter train services 2000-2005.
Passenger flows and stop times for X12
Västrafik has found problems to keep the station stop times with their regional trains class X12. In order to decide whether the trains should be rebuilt and fitted with additional entrances/exits Transrail made calculations of passenger flows and stop times for before and after a possible rebuild.
Rail vehicles and maintenance in Serbia
Study in Serbia of all types of rail vehicles regarding their availability and maintenance. The study also includs proposals of improvements to get better efficiency